Comments on: Ford Offers Solar Charging For its EVs and Hybrids

By: Solar Chao

Solar Chao — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:20:58 +0000

If you want a high efficiency solar system SunPower is the way to go. You can also use Sanyo HIT modules but they are a little more pricy. Sanyo even has a transparent module which looks pretty good in carports and shading structures. Sanyo calls them Bifacial Modules.

You can see a picture of the bifacial modules here: http://www.webosolar.com/store/en/solar-pv-modules/811-sanyo-hit-195w-solar-double-bifacial-module-195da3.html

Solar+hybrid is definitely the way to go if you can afford it.

By: tapra1

tapra1 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:12:41 +0000

postponing the launch of the Focus Electric to 17 of 19 initial launch markets until spring 2012. Previous announcements by Ford said only that the car would be launched late 2011, but now Ford says it had previously told its dealers of the spring release dates,Best Reseller Hosting

By: david x

david x — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:23:19 +0000

I think So

By: Collin Burnell

Collin Burnell — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:27:06 +0000

I am reasonably certain that my next vehicle will be the Focus EV, so this article is particularly interesting.

By: jeffhre

jeffhre — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:40:41 +0000

nyc solar, the external charger (EVSE) handshakes and maintains communication with the on-board charger. Charging can commence once the correct signals, voltage and amps are established.

I don’t see anything wrong with plugging into a NEMA receptacle though. If it’s isolated from other large draws that could trip the control circuits in the EVSE or on-board charger due to current fluctuations or low voltage, it should work just fine.

Ahem, Jeff Cobb, you testosterone filled cad-a-bout. I can’t believe you’re moonlighting like this on us…

By: 99flyer

99flyer — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:12:17 +0000

The SunPower System is part of the house and produces power during daylight hours for the house to off-set the costs the car will pull from it during the night.

By: Shines

Shines — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:00:04 +0000

Better yet Old Man Crowder, in some locations (at least California and Western Washington) not only can you use the power in your home, you can sell any extra power back to your power company and lower your electric bill.
For example: http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1125367/puget_sound_energy_expanding_solar_power/index.html

By: Old Man Crowder

Old Man Crowder — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:23:10 +0000

I'm wondering... Can the electricity from this SunPower system be used within your house when not charging the vehicle?

That would be a nice little perk.

By: James Davis

James Davis — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:25:46 +0000

Two thumbs up to you, Ford. It is good to see you taking the right step and in the right direction. I think I will keep my 2005 Ford Mustang.

There is truly only one auto manufacturer in America...Ford, the everything company.

By: MrEnergyCzar

MrEnergyCzar — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:14:38 +0000

I have a Sunpower solar array that makes my home a net-zero solar home, no utility bills. They make the best panels......

MrEnergyCzar